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Draw a histogram for the following distribution :

Wt. (in kg)No. of students
40 - 442
45 - 498
50 - 5412
55 - 5910
60 - 646
65 - 694

Hence, estimate the modal weight.

Measures of Central Tendency

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Answer

Steps :

  1. The given frequency distribution is discontinuous, to convert it into continuous distribution,

     Adjustment factor = 45442=12\dfrac{45 - 44}{2} = \dfrac{1}{2} = 0.5

We construct the continuous frequency table for the given data :

Classes before adjustmentClasses after adjustmentNo. of students
40 - 4439.5 - 44.52
45 - 4944.5 - 49.58
50 - 5449.5 - 54.512
55 - 5954.5 - 59.510
60 - 6459.5 - 64.56
65 - 6964.5 - 69.54
  1. Take 2 cm along x-axis = 5 kg and 1 cm along y-axis = 2 (students).

  2. Since, the scale on x-axis starts at 39.5, a break (zig-zag curve) is shown near the origin along x-axis to indicate that the graph is drawn to scale beginning at 39.5 and not at origin itself.

  3. Construct rectangles corresponding to the given data.

  4. In highest rectangle, draw two st. lines AC and BD from corners of the rectangles on either side of the highest rectangle to the opposite corners of the highest rectangle. Let P be the point of intersection of AC and BD.

  5. Through P, draw a vertical line to meet the x-axis at M. The abscissa of the point M represents 52.75 kg.

Draw a histogram for the following distribution. Hence, estimate the modal weight. Measures of Central Tendency, ML Aggarwal Understanding Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Hence, the required mode = 52.75 kg.

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